Councillor Nicola Greene, Cabinet Member for Education and Children's Services, said: “Forecasts show that over time the increase in pupil numbers that we have seen at primary age will transfer to secondary and we are already working hard to put in place suitable measures to ensure that there are enough secondary school places in Bournemouth in the future.

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“We anticipate that around 1,800 extra school places across year groups 7 to 11 will be needed from 2018 and so it is important that we start early, working closely with the secondary academies and their governors to look at possible options to expand as well as seeking appropriate funding.”

Cabinet will receive a further report in March 2015 on progress on proposed school expansions.

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I think all Parkfield parents are very relieved about their choice now. I know my husband and I are after choosing Parkfield for our son as one of the main reasons was huge year sizes in the alternative schools. Stories like these just confirm that we made the right choice for our son.

I think all Parkfield parents are very relieved about their choice now. I know my husband and I are after choosing Parkfield for our son as one of the main reasons was huge year sizes in the alternative schools. Stories like these just confirm that we made the right choice for our son.Dahlia77

I think all Parkfield parents are very relieved about their choice now. I know my husband and I are after choosing Parkfield for our son as one of the main reasons was huge year sizes in the alternative schools. Stories like these just confirm that we made the right choice for our son.

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Anneaa says...8:43am Tue 22 Jul 14

Better late than never! The decision to increase schoo places should have been taken at least 5 years ago! Maybe then it would not take until 2018 for the places to be in place.

Better late than never! The decision to increase schoo places should have been taken at least 5 years ago! Maybe then it would not take until 2018 for the places to be in place.Anneaa

Better late than never! The decision to increase schoo places should have been taken at least 5 years ago! Maybe then it would not take until 2018 for the places to be in place.

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Ralph Horris says...9:34am Tue 22 Jul 14

Anneaa wrote…

Better late than never! The decision to increase schoo places should have been taken at least 5 years ago! Maybe then it would not take until 2018 for the places to be in place.

Ha ha ha you said schoo ! Brilliant.

[quote][p][bold]Anneaa[/bold] wrote:
Better late than never! The decision to increase schoo places should have been taken at least 5 years ago! Maybe then it would not take until 2018 for the places to be in place.[/p][/quote]Ha ha ha you said schoo ! Brilliant.Ralph Horris

Anneaa wrote…

Better late than never! The decision to increase schoo places should have been taken at least 5 years ago! Maybe then it would not take until 2018 for the places to be in place.

Ha ha ha you said schoo ! Brilliant.

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BmthNewshound says...9:39am Tue 22 Jul 14

Councillor Nicola Greene, Cabinet Member for Education and Children's Services, said: “Forecasts show that over time the increase in pupil numbers that we have seen at primary age will transfer to secondary" . You don't need forecasts just some common sense. As sure as night follows day children progress from primary school to secondary school so the increase in the number of secondary school places should not come as a surprise. The problem with Bournemouth Council is that education isn't a high priority. Perhaps if Beesley, Greene & Co spent less time and effort on vanity projects and more on the core services Councils are obliged to provide then they wouldn't scratching around trying to cobble together a solution. . If new school buildings are going to be required to accommodate the increase in pupil numbers Bournemouth Council sailing close to the wind if they expect these buildings to be completed and ready for use by 2018.

Councillor Nicola Greene, Cabinet Member for Education and Children's Services, said: “Forecasts show that over time the increase in pupil numbers that we have seen at primary age will transfer to secondary"
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You don't need forecasts just some common sense. As sure as night follows day children progress from primary school to secondary school so the increase in the number of secondary school places should not come as a surprise. The problem with Bournemouth Council is that education isn't a high priority. Perhaps if Beesley, Greene & Co spent less time and effort on vanity projects and more on the core services Councils are obliged to provide then they wouldn't scratching around trying to cobble together a solution.
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If new school buildings are going to be required to accommodate the increase in pupil numbers Bournemouth Council sailing close to the wind if they expect these buildings to be completed and ready for use by 2018.BmthNewshound

Councillor Nicola Greene, Cabinet Member for Education and Children's Services, said: “Forecasts show that over time the increase in pupil numbers that we have seen at primary age will transfer to secondary" . You don't need forecasts just some common sense. As sure as night follows day children progress from primary school to secondary school so the increase in the number of secondary school places should not come as a surprise. The problem with Bournemouth Council is that education isn't a high priority. Perhaps if Beesley, Greene & Co spent less time and effort on vanity projects and more on the core services Councils are obliged to provide then they wouldn't scratching around trying to cobble together a solution. . If new school buildings are going to be required to accommodate the increase in pupil numbers Bournemouth Council sailing close to the wind if they expect these buildings to be completed and ready for use by 2018.

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TheDistrict says...10:01am Tue 22 Jul 14

Surely this points back to national government level. For many years they have been allowing immigration by the thousands, who in themselves have multiplied. At the outset of immigration, an infrastructure such as schools, secondary schools and colleges should have increased to take the extra inputs to schools. It appears, at no fault to anyone else other than national government, that the gate is closed after the horse has bolted.

Surely this points back to national government level. For many years they have been allowing immigration by the thousands, who in themselves have multiplied. At the outset of immigration, an infrastructure such as schools, secondary schools and colleges should have increased to take the extra inputs to schools. It appears, at no fault to anyone else other than national government, that the gate is closed after the horse has bolted.TheDistrict

Surely this points back to national government level. For many years they have been allowing immigration by the thousands, who in themselves have multiplied. At the outset of immigration, an infrastructure such as schools, secondary schools and colleges should have increased to take the extra inputs to schools. It appears, at no fault to anyone else other than national government, that the gate is closed after the horse has bolted.

Score: 3

s-pb2 says...6:01pm Tue 22 Jul 14

Cue residents complaints, who neighbour the schools, complaining about cars, noise and whatever else they can think of

Cue residents complaints, who neighbour the schools, complaining about cars, noise and whatever else they can think ofs-pb2

Cue residents complaints, who neighbour the schools, complaining about cars, noise and whatever else they can think of

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